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TOSSUPS – AMISH GO-CART TEAM PIT CREW MUCK MASTERS 2001 UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Gail Celio, Wally Edmondson, Keith Hudson, and Jeremy White

1. Nokia, Dijonaise and Harmonica were the first to go. Lady Speed Stick and Binaca's disappearances were never explained. Shalaqua was ousted for tone deafness before the release of Baby Daddyology. Joanette and Britannica, however, have been constants through songs like "I'm a Stewardess" and the Christmas release "I Don't Wanna Be a Ho Ho Ho." For ten points, name this fictional group that parodies Destiny's Child in numerous TRL parodies performed on SNL.

A: _Gemini's Twin_

2. On May 1, 2000, a container filled with goodies and a log book was hidden in Portland, Oregon by Dave Ulmer and its GPS position was posted to a newsgroup. Once found by Mike Teague and others, Teague and Jeremy Irish turned this technological treasure hunt into a full-blown nation- and world-wide game with three simple rules: Take something, leave something, and log it in the log book. For 10 points, name this new craze that has people searching for rewards by coordinates.

A: _Geocaching_ (jee-oh-cash-ing) (accept "GPS Stash Hunt" or "Global Positioning Stash hunt")

3. This movie's soundtrack was the "greatest gainer" on the Billboard 200 Album chart of August 4, 2001. The All Music Guide described both the album and the movie as "an incongruous mix of glitz, sleaze, and naïveté." The movie is the story of Violet Sanford, a small-town New Jerseyan singer-songwriter with the voice of LeAnn Rimes who moves to the Big Apple and tries to overcome her stage fright. In order to make ends meet, Violet, played by Piper Perabo, takes a second job at the titular bar. FTP, name this 2000 movie.

A: Coyote Ugly

4. Their friendship with the Rolling Stones resulted in them playing "Six Days on the Road" in the film Gimme Shelter and in releasing their recording of "Wild Horses" before the Stones did. They appeared at early gigs in elaborate rhinestone-studded Nudie of Hollywood suits decorated with marijuana leaf patches. "Sneaky Pete" Kleinow re-assembled permutations of the band during the ‘90s for various tours and studio recordings, most recently the Sons of the Golden West album. Most of their best tracks like "Christine's Tune" and "Wheels" were committed to disc by 1970, the year that Gram Parsons departed. For ten points, name these country rock pioneers whose legend rests on their debut album The Gilded Palace of Sin.

A: The _Flying Burrito Brothers_

5. On New Years' Day, 1992, this quarterback led his team back from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit in the Peach Bowl, defeating in-state foe N.C. State 37-34. After finishing at East Carolina, he was a sixth-round draft of the New York Jets. In 1995, his first full year as a starter, he set a career high for touchdown passes with 28 and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team. Two years later, though, he had lost his job to an ancient Boomer Esaiason. FTP, name this former Bengal fighting to regain his job from Aaron Brooks.

A: Jeff Blake

6. In the year 20X5, a band of space pirates raided a research lab in deep space and stole a life-form from the planet SR-388. The life-form had earlier wiped out the previous civilization of its planet, and had been captured for study. The pirates planned on breeding the alien and using it as a biological weapon. After failing to conquer the pirates' headquarters on Zebes, the Galactic Federation called on a mysterious warrior. Rumored to be a cyborg with superhuman abilities, the warrior turned out to be a young woman in a really spiffy battle suit. FTP, name this NES game starring Samus Aran.

A: Metroid

7. "Shorty" Rollins was the first. James Hylton in 1966, Walter Ballard in 1971 and Ronnie Thomas in 1978 are among lesser known winners. Brothers Ron and Ken Bouchard won it in 1981 and 1988 respectively. Matt Kenseth is the most recent winner. For ten points, name this award for first-year participants in a specific sports league that was once won by future champions Alan Kulwicki, Rusty Wallace, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty.

A: _Winston Cup Rookie of the Year_ prompt on _NASCAR rookie of the year_

(there are several series of NASCAR each with rookies of the year)

8. A sheep gets one of the biggest laughs in this 2001 film when it bleats in response to a paranoid security guard shouting, "Who's there?" Sheep are even pictured on the film's poster next to the titular object that towers over the community of Parkes in New South Wales. For ten points, name this Australian comedy starring Sam Neill that chronicles how the Southern hemisphere's largest radio telescope is used to broadcast pictures of Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon.

A: _The Dish_

9. Celebrating her 41st birthday this past Thursday, this artist's failed relationship with Jules Shear formed the basis for her ex-group's final album, Everything's Different Now. She then pursued a solo career, releasing the album Whatever in 1993 with the single "I Should've Known". Currently married to Madonna's ex-brother-in-law, Michael Penn, her career got a kick-start with a Grammy nomination in 2000 for the song "Save Me". FTP, name the former lead singer of 'Til Tuesday.

Answer: Aimee Mann

10. Internet-based fans of this actress donated $635 to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation as a 21st birthday gift. After a short stint on the then-named Valerie's Family, she provided the voice of Daphne in the TV series A Pup Names Scooby-Doo. Most recently seen on the small screen dying from complications arising from a slashed throat, she has also left her city home to be a schoolteacher and placed flowers on the grave of Tyler Benchfield. FTP, name the actress who portrayed Lucy Knight, Christy Huddleston, and Becca Thacher.

Answer: Kellie Martin

11. To get into his Greenwich Village apartment, you will need someone to throw down the puppet head, so you have to hope he can hear you over the sounds of Winnie Katz's lesbian dance class upstairs. He was once embarrassed to learn that two of his former girlfriends, Uptown Judy and Downtown Judy, were actually the same person. His freelance business causes him to frequently use the services of the Village Irregulars, a group that includes Ratso, Rambam and McGovern. For ten points, name this detective hero of The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover and Armadillos and Old Lace who is a semi-fictional alter-ego of the one-time country singer who sang "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore."

A: Kinky _Friedman_

12. The songwriter met the man on whom this song is based while they were in telephone school together in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Impressed by the man's tough-guy attitude, the artist used his as the basis for the title character, who gets into trouble while gambling when he becomes attracted to Doris and incurs the wrath of her husband. Despite carrying around a .32 and a razor, he still gets his butt kicked. For 10 points, name this song or the "treetop lover" character featured on the "Life and Time" album by Jim Croce.

A: _"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown"_

13. The name’s the same. The one on television was a short-lived series in 2000 featuring Marion Kitt, a college student who discovers that she has the ability to channel dead spirits, and is thus encouraged to join the title group. For the one that opened in theatres August 10, the title also refers to a group of supernatural beings that a young mother named Grace must deal with. For 10 points, identify the common name, whose TV show starred Julianne Nicholson and Bill Cobbs, and whose movie stars Nicole Kidman.

A: The Others

14. This corporation recently pleaded guilty to producing adulterated meat and poultry, thereby causing a 1998 breakout of the rare disease listeriosis, at its Bil Mar Foods facility in Michigan. The company's food and beverage division suffered losses as a result of the incident, but other divisions featuring such brands as Sanex, Aqua Velva, Hanes, and Wonderbra helped pick up the slack. The company's namesake brand, a bakery, was named for the founder's daughter in 1949. FTP, name this company that, other than the victims above, nobody doesn't like.

A: Sara Lee

NOTE TO READER: Even if someone gets it early, make them hear the rest of the question.

15. His older brother Charles, played the Angels’ catcher in the Naked Gun. After some time at first base, he won his usual fielding position back this season after an injury took Mitch Meluskey out of Ray Knight’s daily lineup. His defense continues to improve, though his 12 passed balls are the most in the league. For ten points, name this player hitting over .300 as starting catcher for the Detroit Tigers.

Robert Fick

16. He’s a mullet wearing, hemi cudda driving, double wide living, mop swinging, Skynard listening, sister loving, nuke waving, boy on a mission to find his parents. He’s also a trailer trash, wig wearin’, acid wash jean lovin’, rock concert t-shirt sportin’ hero. From the producers of Deuce Bigalow comes, FTP, this character, who’s website features the mullet generator, and who’s movie, according to ads, was nominated for zero Academy Awards and Golden Globes, not even close.

Answer: Joe Dirt

17. Born May 5, 1950 in southern California, she was the child of a well-to-do mother and a postal worker dad. After her parents died in a car accident, she was raised by her Aunt Virginia, who instilled her with a strong sense of independence and self-sufficiency. After graduating from Santa Teresa High School, she joined the local police force. She quit after two years, though, and eventually became a private investigator. FTP, name this Sue Grafton character who appeared most recently in 2001's P is for Peril.

Answer: Kinsey Millhone

18. When Sam Loyd applied for a patent, he was asked if this puzzle was solvable. When he confessed that it could not be solved, the commissioner told him he couldn’t have a patent since he couldn’t file a working model of it. Loyd offered anyone who could solve his puzzle $1000, knowing that it is a mathematical impossibility. FTP, name this sliding block puzzle that drove the world crazy in the 1870’s and influenced Larry Nichols and Erno Rubik 100 years later, created by taking a standard sliding block puzzle and exchanging the last two pieces.

Answer: 14-15 Puzzle (also accept the Puzzle of 15)

19. She ran away from home at age 13, had a brief failed marriage to Alfie Karmal in 1989 and in 1990 worked as a ski instructor in Yugoslavia. None of this seemed likely to make her a media darling, but on July 26th, this author of the autobiography Out on a Limb was the center of attention as she told reporters "We don't kiss on demand" while showing off the Indian sapphire and two diamonds on her engagement ring. For ten points, name this 33-year-old former swimwear model and land mine protester who recently agreed to marry Sir Paul McCartney.

A: Heather Mills

20. Matheson in ".com for Murder", Dalton Phillips in "Dead Husbands", Himself in "Love, Trust & Ketchup", Al Gordon in "Shadow of Doubt", Helicopter Pilot in "Sphere", High School Band Judge in "Back to the Future", Ricky Dean in "Duets". All of these are roles filled by, for 10 points, what '80s rocker who is backed up on his recent album release, "Plan B", by The News?

A: Huey _Lewis_

21. This city's last NBA championship was in 1958. This cold streak won't end soon, since their team moved in 1968. Coincidentally, 1968 was the first of three consecutive losing appearances in the Stanley Cup finals for their hockey team. Their American League baseball team won one pennant in their 52 years in the city. Their first NFL team, the All-Stars, went 1-4-2 in 1923 and folded up shop soon thereafter. Their second NFL team stayed from 1960 to 1987, never even making it to a NFL or NFC championship game. FTP, name this city that finally found NFL success when their team, transplanted from Anaheim, won Super Bowl 34.

A: Saint Louis

22. Established in 1780 during the reign of King George III, Smith & Company later became a part of Callard & Bowser, a prestigious English confectioner founded in 1837. To this day, Callard & Bowser continues to make, FTP, these mints, now available in cinnamon, wintergreen, and the original peppermint flavor.

Answer: Altoids

23. He has been described as the "Anti-Harry Potter." Part Sherlock Homes, part James Bond, as heir of a legendary Irish criminal family, he uses his skills ruthlessly and for his own profit. He seeks to restore his still-rather-large family fortune by translating a fairy's book of magic and utilizing the spells contained within to achieve his goals. For 10 points, identify this 12-year-old, created by Eoin Colfer.

A: _Artemis Fowl_

24. CamaroMullet, femullet, classic mullet, ultimullet, mullhawk, mullatina or meximullet, minitruck mullet, toxicmullet, and virginmullet are just some of 88 different mullet classifications you can find on this web site. FTP, give the name of this best known anit-mullet website, which features the mullet of the week, merchandise, and the random mullet archive.

Answer:

25. QUOTE: “I ran out into the street with these flesh-eating weasels all over my face, wavin' my arms all around and just runnin', runnin', runnin' like a constipated wiener dog. And as luck would have it, that's exactly when I ran into the girl of my dreams. Her name was Zelda. She was a calligraphy enthusiast, with a slight overbite, and hair the color of strained peaches. I'll never forget the very first thing she said to me. She said, ‘Hey, you've got weasels on your face.’" Those are the lyrics that begin 6 minutes and 30 seconds into, FTP, this 11 minute song, found on Weird Al Yankovic’s latest album, “Running with Scissors.”

Answer: "Albuquerque"

BONI – AMISH GO-CART TEAM PIT CREW MUCK MASTERS 2001 UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Gail Celio, Wally Edmondson, Keith Hudson, and Jeremy White

1. And now, a tribute to the bane of vacuum cleaners everywhere, Legos! Identify the Lego toy lines from descriptions for 10 points each.

a) Home to Winnie the Pooh and Baby Mickey and Minnie mouse, some of these oversized Legos are actually difficult to capture with a Hoover. Its logo consists of its name and a red bunny rabbit in profile (awwww).

A: Duplo

b) This line appeals to motor-heads, giving them the materials with which to create their own robots. Heck, you could probably build your *own* vacuum cleaner with this series, though kits for your own Lego-droid do exist.

A: Mindstorms

c) New in the Lego Technic series, these products have their own original story line. Six heros representing six elements must be summoned by the priests in order to save their island home, Mata Nui, from the evil Makuta.

A: Bionicle

2. Answer these questions about films in which oranges play a part for ten points each.

a. A uniting thread of this film's multi-layered plot is the presidential candidacy of Hal Phillip Walker, who is running because "Christmas always smelled like oranges." The film climaxes at a Walker rally in which country music legend Barbara Jean is assassinated.

A: _Nashville_

b. W. C. Fields plays a curmudgeonly grocery store owner who achieves his dream of moving to California and buying an orange grove in this comedy classic.

A: _It's a Gift_

c. In this 1994 Paul Rodriguez vehicle, a man who sells oranges at an intersection is handed a million dollar check out of the window of a limousine.

A: A _Million to Juan_

3. TACTILE BONUS (moderator – read bonus then hand out baggies) Time to use your noodle. Given a selection of a Kraft food TV tie-in, name the series or group of characters portrayed in pasta, 5 for one, 10 for two, 20 for three, and 30 for all four.

A: a) _"Blue's Clues"_, b) _"Pokemon"_, c) _D.C. Superheroes_(accept variations on Superman or Batman Adventures), d) _"Rugrats"_

4. They're two-dimensional, but they come through in stereo. Answer these questions about the U.K. band Gorillaz for ten points each.

Name any of the cartoon aliases of the four band members.

A: Stu-Pot or 2D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle

Name their recent U.S. hit containing the lyrics " I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad / I got sunshine, in a bag / I'm useless, but not for long / The future is coming on."

A: "Clint Eastwood"

c) Gorillaz are up for what inaugural MTV Video Music Award this September?

A: MTV2 award, for artists whose videos debuted on MTV2

5. It's football time in Tannhausen! Due to the World Cup in 2002, the soccer season is starting earlier than usual. Given a US player playing in Europe, name the team they're on in the '01-'02 season. 5 points each, plus a bonus 5 for all correct.

A) Claudio Reyna Answer: Glasgow Rangers

B) John O'Brien Answer: Ajax [EYE-ax] Amsterdam

C) Tony Sanneh Answer: FC Nürnberg

D) David Regis Answer: FC Metz

E) Brad Friedel Answer: Blackburn Rovers

6. Identify these films featuring the talents of actress Melora Walters for ten points each.

a. In this film, Walters plays Trina, an endurance swimmer whose bid for a world record is ended when she is pulled from the ocean by recent Fancy Lad Academy graduate Nathaniel Mayweather.

A: _Cabin Boy_

b. In this odd Keva Rosenfeld film, Walters plays a stripper into whose g-string the title object is stuffed.

A: _Twenty Bucks_

c. Walters' best film performance may be as Claudia Wilson Gator, a game show host's daughter and drug addict who goes on a date with a cop who just lost his gun in what frog-soaked Paul Thomas Anderson film?

A: _Magnolia_

7. Now that the NBA is actually in Tennessee (or, more accurately, Memphis), it's OK to write questions about it. Given a group of players, give the shared uniform number on a 5-10-20-30 basis. Hint: The answers are in ascending order.

A) Michael Finley, Chris Webber Answer: 4

B) Kenny Anderson, Lamar Odom Answer: 7

C) Aaron McKie, Latrell Sprewell Answer: 8

D) Austin Croshere, Derrick Coleman Answer: 44

8. For ten points, answer these questions about recent television comedy plots that have centered on amusement parks.

a. This amusement park inspired by Maude Flanders' sketchbook was temporarily saved from being only a bemusement park by natural gas-fueled hallucinations.

A: _Praiseland_

b. Exclusionary admission policies helped turn North Park Funland from a money-losing enterprise to a much-ballyhooed business success after it was purchased for one million dollars by what young entrepeneur?

A: Eric _Cartman_

c. A fifteen-year-old girl student at Manhattan School of the Arts tried to scrape together money to go on a class trip to an amusement park in a recent episode what Latin-tinged Nickelodeon series starring Christina Vidal?

A: _Taina_

9. The concert highlight of Jeremy's summer was seeing George Clinton bring the P-Funk, uncut funk, da bomb to a free concert in Grant Park at the Taste of Chicago. Admittedly, Jeremy couldn't see much of anything besides occasional glimpses of Clinton's multi-hued hair and a guy in a diaper, but the music ruled. Identify these selections that Clinton's band played for ten points each.

a. Clinton led off the show with what first track from Parliament's album Funkentelecy vs the Placebo Syndrome that describes the weapon that will keep funkateers from becoming an endangered species.

A: _"Bop Gun"_ (Endangered Species)

b. Showing they could play both kinds of music, Parliament and Funkadelic, Clinton played an extended version of this song about a desperate family that was the title track of a 1973 Funkadelic album.

A: _"Cosmic Slop"_

c. Jeremy was disturbed to learn that group of nineteen year olds toting a cooler full of Busch Light sitting next to him were only familiar with one Clinton song, namely this solo hit that asks "why must I chase the cat" and keeps coming back to the haunting refrain, "bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yay."

A: _"Atomic Dog"_

10. Answer these related questions for ten points each.

a. Give the name of the computer worm that first saw media attention on July 19th after it blitzed servers with useless data and sometimes displayed the message "Hacked by Chinese."

A: _Code Red_

b. Code Red was reportedly named for the recently introduced cherry-flavored flanker product of what popular beverage?

A: _Mountain Dew_

c. Given the frequent protests against rap music, it is surprising the computer worm has not yet been blamed on the influence of the 1993 album Code Red, which features "Boom! Shake the Room", "Twinkle, Twinkle (I'm Not a Star)" and ten other tracks by what duo?

A: _DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince_

11. VISUAL BONUS (moderator – read bonus then hand out sheet) They dance whene'er they're able. Given the symbols emblazoned on each knight's shield (taken from the soon-to-be-released action figures!), match them to the knights from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" for 5 points each and a five point bonus for all correct. To refresh your memory, the Knights of the Round Table are King Arthur, Sir Bedevere, Sir Galahad, Sir Launcelot, and Sir Robin. (moderator: allow 10 seconds)

A: a) _Launcelot_, b) _Arthur_, c) _Robin_, d) _Bedevere_, e) _Galahad_

12. The Newsletter For Those Who Want to Stay Informed and Alive. Identify these conspiracy topics you might find in the Lone Gunmen newspaper for 10 points each:

a) Three main hypotheses for their purpose are weather modification, population control, and inoculation control. Some witnesses have reported allegedly unusual smells, tastes, and illness-inducing properties, though others simply see this phenomenon as streaks of condensed water vapor created in the air by jet airplanes at high altitudes.

A: contrails or chemtrails

b) Animal mutilations involving throat bites and exsanguination have been credited to this two-legged, black- or red-eyed creature. Its appearance seems remarkably similar to the "Grey" type of saucer-riding aliens.

A: Chupacabra

c) The "original" version of this amendment prevented those who accepted titles of nobility, honors, or other benefits from foreign monarchies from holding office in the United States. It was presented in order to prevent sabotage of the U.S. government by the British but its ratification was mysteriously ignored, and the abolition of slavery took its place.

A: Thirteenth amendment

13. A group of physiologists from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute in Barrington, Illinois were invited to a football training camp this summer to help players maximize their performance and minimize cramping by studying their sweat rates and sweat salt contents. Answer these questions about this event for ten points each.

a. What team invited the Gatorade scientists to camp so they could assist players like Toby Myles, Anthony Dorsett, James Jett, David Dunn, Terry Kirby and Randy Jordan?

A: _Oakland_ or _Raiders_

b. Name the Raiders coach who gave the Gatorade scientists such high level of access to training camp.

A: Jon _Gruden_

c. Sweat-rate-related cramping, which has been studied by Gatorade scientists for years, has suddenly received a lot of media attention after the Philadelphia Eagles announced in a game last season that they were using what other salty liquid to overcome cramping?

A: _Pickle juice_

14. "Seven Up" by Janet Evanovich is the most recent novel featuring the mystery-solving stylings of Stephanie Plum. For 10 points each, name any three of the other six numerically named books featuring Plum.

A: "One for the Money", "Two for the Show", "Three to Get Deadly", "Four to Score", "High Five", "Hot Six"

15. Yo Joe! Identify these G.I. Joe characters based on quotes from their action figure file cards for 10 points each:

a) Name: Ettienne R. Lafitte; Primary Military Specialty: Recondo; Born into a large back-swamp Cajun clan, moved to New Orleans and won a reputation as a bare-knuckled brawler and knife-fighter to be reckoned with.

A: Gung-Ho

b) Name: Stanley R. Perlmutter; Primary Military Specialty: Dog Handler; is a natural with animals. He likes them and they like him. The problem is that he gets along better with dogs than he does with humans.

A: Mutt

a) Name: Courtney A. Kreiger; Primary Military Specialty: Armor; Grew disillusioned with modeling and enlisted to "put new direction" in her life. Attended armor school at Fort Knox and related tech schools.

A: Cover Girl

16. How well do you know your early '90s alternative rock from artists starting with "S"? If you can name an album from obscure songs, you'll get 10 points; if you need actual singles from those albums, you'll only get 5. Again, we're looking for the album, not the artist.

A-10) "Quiet", "Geek U.S.A.", "Sweet Sweet"

A-5) "Today", "Rocket", "Disarm"

Answer: Siamese Dream (by Smashing Pumpkins)

B-10) "My Wave", "Kickstand", "Limo Wreck"

B-5) "Spoonman", "The Day I Tried to Live"

Answer: Superunknown (by Soundgarden)

C-10) "Dead And Bloated", "Wet My Bed", "Crackerman"

C-5) "Wicked Garden", "Plush", "Creep"

Answer: Core (by Stone Temple Pilots)

17. Identify these works of Douglas Adams that aren't technically in his Hitchhiker's Trilogy.

A) Well, if it's a trilogy, then the fourth and fifth books of the Hitchhiker's series are fair game for the question, aren't they? Name them both for 5 points, all or nothing.

Answer: So Long And Thanks For All The Fish, Mostly Harmless

B) This Hitchhiker's short story first appeared in the collection The Utterly Utterly Merry Comic Relief Christmas Book. Name it for 5 points.

Answer: "Young Zaphod Plays It Safe"

C) Adams released two novels concerning the exploits of one Svlad [SVLAD] Cjelli [SYEH-lee]. For 5 points each, name them.

Answer: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul

D) Co-authored with Mark Carwardine, this tells of their trip around the world looking for endangered species. For 10 points, name it.

Answer: Last Chance to See

18. Identify the Radiohead song from lyrics, 5-10-20-30.

A) "He used to do surgery / For girls in the 80s / But gravity always wins / And it wears him out"

answer: "Fake Plastic Trees"

B) "Please could you stop the noise I'm tryin' a get some rest"

answer: "Paranoid Android"

C) "We're not scaremongering / This is really happening, happening"

answer: "Ideoteque"

D) "A moon full of stars and astral cars / All the things I used to see"

answer: "Pyramid Song"

19. Identify the person from clues, 40-30-20-10.

40) He was born at night -- but it wasn't last night.

30) He directed the videos for The Pharcyde's "Drop", the rock remix of Puff Daddy's "It's All About The Benjamins", and The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Sky's The Limit".

20) He also directed several memorable commercials -- "Sun Fizz" for Sprite, featuring a psycho computer-generated mascot, and "Doctors" for Levi's, featuring Soft Cell's "Tainted Love".

10) He directed his first full-length movie, Being John Malkovich, in 1999. He also appeared in that year's "Three Kings".

Answer: Spike Jonze

20. Given a broadcast media outlet, name the TV show it could be found on (or, "on which it could be found" if you're anal about not ending sentences with prepositions). 5 points each.

WJM-TV Answer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show

WKS-TV Answer: Family Ties

WNYX-AM Answer: NewsRadio

KACL-AM Answer: Frasier

KBBL-AM Answer: The Simpsons

KNDD-FM Answer: The Real World (Seattle)

21. Are there other American chess players besides Bobby Fischer? Apparently so! Identify these members of the U.S. Chess Federation Hall of Fame, 10 points each.

A) He authored over 100 chess books, mostly along the lines of The Beginner's Guide to Winning Chess and 1001 Brilliant Ways to Checkmate.

Answer: Fred Reinfeld

B) He won the first American Chess Congress in 1857, after which he went to Europe and thrashed most of their top players.

Answer: Paul Morphy

C) He won the fifth World Postal Chess Championship in a rout. Later, he wrote the Hitech chess program, which lost the 1986 World Computer Chess Championship on a tiebreaker.

Answer: Hans Berliner

22. For ten points each, answer these questions about H. W. Jeter's trilogy of Star Wars novels called The Bounty Hunter Wars.

a. Naturally, the central character of the series is what bad ass who successfully tracked down Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back.

A: _Boba Fett_

b. In the course of the novels, Fett ends up an enemy of what head of the Black Sun crime syndicate?

A: Prince _Xizor_

c. Name the first book of the trilogy which shares its name with Boba's distinctive protective clothing.

A: The _Mandalorian Armor_

23. Soda, tonic, pop--whatever you call it, carbonated soft drinks have evolved from a tasty cure-all to a multi-million dollor business.  Answer these questions about the history of their development for the stated number of points:

5: John Styth Pemberton's headache and hangover cure eventually became what current cola giant?

A: _COCA-COLA_ or _COKE_

10: Due to sugar rationing during WWI and cutting costs in the decades to follow, cane sugar was gradually replaced with what other sweetening ingredient?

A: high fructose _CORN SYRUP_

15: The first U.S. trademark for a carbonated drink was awarded in 1871. What flavor was the drink?

A: _GINGER ALE_ (for Lemon's Superior Sparkling Ginger Ale)

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